Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 29,…
Grants for Foster Care
Foster care and child welfare grants fund family preservation, foster parent recruitment and support, kinship care, aging out services, and adoption support. The Children's Bureau within HHS is the primary federal funder through programs like Title IV-E and Title IV-B, with additional support from foundations focused on child well-being.
WHAS Crusade for Children Grants Funder: WHAS Crusade for Children Inc (Kentucky, US) Mission: The WHAS Crusade for Children makes life better for children with special needs by inspiring generosity…
William and Lucille Ash Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary Overview In just one application, our…
Winter Grant Cycle Part of: NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program Timing: One of two semi-annual grant cycles Geographic Scope: Western Washington Award Information: - Grant range: $5,000 -…
WISH: What Inspires Students' Hearts Overview: The WISH Program helps youth in foster care attend camps, participate in sports, and engage in extracurricular and enrichment activities by providing…
WMU Seita Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The WMU Seita Scholars Program offers scholarships to Western Michigan…
Women's Giving Circle Grant Funder: Women's Giving Circle (WGC) Geographic Scope: Local/regional Focus Areas: - Professional development and training for CASA volunteers and staff - Trauma-informed…
X Hope Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The X Hope Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove…
Overview Youth Empowerment Grants Program Greetings and welcome to the Believe in Me Youth Empowerment Grants Program! We're here to bring tangible change to children's lives, and we're excited that…
Overview Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund Providing assistance to young adults who have been in the New Mexico foster care system who want to develop a marketable skill or continue their…
Youth Philanthropy Board Grant- New Castle County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in New Castle County…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What federal programs fund foster care services?
- Title IV-E provides the largest federal funding stream for foster care maintenance payments and administration. Title IV-B funds child welfare services and family preservation. The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program funds independent living services for youth aging out. The Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payment program rewards states for timely permanency.
- Can nonprofits get grants for foster family support?
- Yes. States sub-contract with nonprofits for foster care services using federal IV-E and IV-B funds. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption funds Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption specialists. Casey Family Programs funds foster care improvement efforts. Community foundations and United Ways often fund local foster family support programs.
- Are there grants for youth aging out of foster care?
- Yes. The Chafee Foster Care Program provides states with funds for education, employment, housing, and life skills for youth ages 14-23 transitioning from care. Education and Training Vouchers provide up to $5,000/year for post-secondary education. FosterClub, Treehouse, and other organizations offer scholarships and support grants.
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